Harimau Malaya Squad Strengthened Ahead of Asia Cup Qualifiers
JOHOR BAHRU, March 17 (Bernama) – National Head Coach Peter Cklamovski has selected Natxo Insa and Mohamadou Sumareh to strengthen the Harimau Malaya squad ahead of the opening Group F match in the 2027 Asia Cup Qualifiers against Nepal at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on March 25.
Coaching Philosophy
Cklamovski stated that the profiles of Insa and Sumareh align with the style of play he intends to implement during the training camp. "I look at the profiles of the players I want, attacking-minded, positive players who want to play good, aggressive football. I believe we have a squad, not just one or two players, but a team that can compete against each other every day," he said.
Training Camp
The 27 selected players will begin the training camp today in Johor Bahru, where they will be divided into several groups after undergoing medical and physical assessments. The focus of today’s preparation is on ensuring a productive training session, whether it’s recovery-based or on the field.
"We have a training session tonight, which will be split into groups. Some players, who played last night and may be a little sore, will focus on recovery, while others, who are ready and excited to train, will take part in a full session," Cklamovski said.
Asia Cup Qualifiers
The Harimau Malaya squad’s first match in the 2027 Asia Cup Qualifiers against Nepal will take place at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium with kickoffs at 10 pm. The venue change for the March 25 match follows a request from the All Nepal Football Association to move the fixture to Malaysia due to ongoing maintenance work at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. The return match on November 18 will now be held in Nepal.
Conclusion
The selection of Insa and Sumareh demonstrates Cklamovski’s commitment to building a strong and competitive team. With a training camp underway, the Harimau Malaya squad is poised to put up a strong performance against Nepal in the 2027 Asia Cup Qualifiers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the selection criteria for the Harimau Malaya squad?
A: The selection criteria is based on the coach’s vision and philosophy, which is to build a strong and competitive team.
Q: What is the focus of the training camp?
A: The focus is on ensuring a productive training session, whether it’s recovery-based or on the field.
Q: What is the schedule for the Harimau Malaya squad’s first match in the 2027 Asia Cup Qualifiers?
A: The match will take place on March 25 at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium with kickoffs at 10 pm.
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